Instructional Coach (2025-2026 School Year)

Function: Instruction

Family: Instructional Support

Reports to: Campus Principal

Terms of Employment:

Pay Grade: E17 Minimum Salary: * $59,796 Mid-Point Salary: $72,650

• Salary is determined on directly related experience supported by a service record or experience affidavit. For

more information on our pay policy, please refer to the Compensation Resource Manual. Annualized pay may
be pro-rated based on actual start date.

Minimum
Work Days:

198 Type of Assignment: Full-Time; Exempt Contract Type: Probationary
Other
Professional

Additional stipend of $7,500.00 for Instructional Coach duties.

Funding
Source:

This position is locally funded.

Job Scope
Uses significant independent judgment and familiarity of the field to perform work. May be responsible for
administration of various moderate and high complexity departmental programs and may be the lead a group of
employees. May develop policies and procedures and oversee the implementation and execution of them.

Position Summary
To provide on-site coaching and job-embedded professional development to teachers in schools. Coaching and
job- embedded professional development will support accelerated classroom teachers with instructional planning,
student performance data analysis and the development of action plans in response to the data. The Instructional
Coach will utilize technology to assist with teacher coaching sessions; model effective accelerated teaching
strategies; observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and encourage teacher participation in
professional learning.

The Instructional Coach will build teacher learning capacity and facilitate the creation of systematic and
sustainable high-quality collaboration that is focused on an integrated/cross- curricular design, student
engagement, and personalized learning, providing continual support in collaborative approaches to teaching and
learning.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with schools in curriculum implementation and alignment to TEKS/SEs, academic assessment
and program evaluations using solid knowledge.

2. Collaborate with teachers across multiple disciplines to promote an integrated/cross-curricular design
that promotes student engagement, personalized learning, and a collaborative approach to teaching.

3. Provide instructional leadership and support to teachers and administrator/or grade-level subject
teachers using solid knowledge.

4. Conduct demonstration lessons.
5. Generate reports and provides data analysis; collaborates with campuses to develop and implement an

action plan and prioritize academic and instructional needs using latitude for independent judgment.

6. Develop coaching plans for a continuum of service.
7. Facilitate professional development trainings for teachers and district stakeholders.
8. Research and stays abreast of current trends in curriculum and instruction and urban education;

disseminates information to teachers.
9. Observe classroom instruction and provide constructive feedback using latitude for independent

judgment to improve instructional techniques.
10. Participate in campus walks with campus leadership and district team members.
11. Develop a collaborate approach to family and community partnership to increase parental involvement

and student achievement.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected

for this position.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or 4 years equivalent experience.

• 3 years progressive experience in teaching or coaching teachers with evaluation and analysis of

assessment and accountability data to include:

• Valid teaching certificate.

• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee

(approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.

• 8 years progressive experience in teaching or coaching teachers with evaluation and analysis of

assessment and accountability data.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and

diplomacy.

• Demonstrated knowledge of general principles, practices, and techniques of family and community.

engagement that increases parental involvement and directly impact student achievement.

• Experience with STEM/STEAM instructional strategies including PBL.

• Experience with coaching teachers in concepts such as student engagement levels, lesson design,

authentic learning, and self-directed learning.

• Experience in cross-curricular and integrated approaches in curriculum and instruction and facilitation of

integrated learning model.

• Knowledge of the TEKS and demonstrated ability to design effective lessons and assessment that directly

align with the standards.

• Demonstrated success in the pedagogical implementation of the 4 C’s (Communication, Collaboration,

Critical Thinking, and Creativity) skills.

• Experience with accelerated instructional teaching strategies/models.

• Experience with educational technology and 21st Century Skills.

• Experience designing and facilitating relevant professional learning sessions to a variety of audiences,

such as administrators, teachers, and community partners.

• Experience in effective design and implementation of differentiated instruction.

• Experience analyzing data and using results to inform instruction.

• Knowledge in a content specific and/or specialty curriculum, assessment, and instruction.

• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Knowledge and proficiency with technology (i.e. Microsoft Applications, Google Applications, etc.).

Working Conditions

Work Environment:

• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and

equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.

• Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional

exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or

irregular hours; Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; Occasional: Lifting
and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally, more than 45 pounds infrequently with
assistance; Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds sporadically; May be required under specific circumstances to
provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others; Frequent
districtwide and occasional statewide travel.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

• None

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national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, appearance,
immigration/citizenship status, home language, socioeconomic status, or disability in its educational programs,
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